Rockies tried to trade All-Star MVP Elias Diaz before cutting him
There was “no trade market’ for Elias Diaz? What, like there was no trade market for Trevor Story? Like there was no trade market for Jon Gray? Full disclosure: There …
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Ezequiel Tovar, Ryan McMahon deserve to be in All-Star Game
For a major league player, landing a spot in the All-Star Game is about talent, statistics, popularity, reputation, name recognition and the team you play on. And not necessarily in …
As a formality, ex-interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleads not guilty
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, a formality ahead of a plea deal he’s negotiated with federal …
Ohtani’s former interpreter to plead guilty to bank, tax fraud in betting case
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he …
Remembering the Montreal Expos’ first game
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. On April 8, 1969, the …
Jays hurler Manoah tagged for 7 runs early in single-A start but says shoulder is healthy
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah was happy with his first minor league rehab start despite an ugly line because his right shoulder felt healthy. Manoah walked his first four …
Rockies players “trust” Kris Bryant. But will Colorado fans?
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — If Kris Bryant put his bat on the ball as quickly as he put a foot in his mouth, there’s no story. No shock, no clean-up, no …
Bud Black won’t rush the reconstructed elbow of German Marquez
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Late July. Early August. Even though German Marquez never hurt so good. “Normal soreness,” the Rockies’ ace right-hander told me with a grin Friday at Salt River …
Rangers use early explosion to down Diamondbacks, take control of World Series
Marcus Semien’s two-run triple and three-run homer powered Texas to a 10-run lead by the third inning, Corey Seager hit another long home run and the Rangers beat the Arizona …
Seager’s early homer stands up as Rangers respond with win over Diamondbacks in World Series
Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a …